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Endocrinology

Endocrinology is the study of hormones, and in particular, diseases affecting hormone producing glands. These are principally the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands, ovaries and testes. Other areas covered by endocrinology include problems with calcium and salt balance and metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis.

Our three consultant endocrinologists work closely with surgeons from Leeds and York to evaluate and manage patients with thyroid nodules (lumps), parathyroid gland enlargement and adrenal nodules/tumours. Patients with pituitary disease, such as acromegaly and Cushing’s disease, are investigated in Harrogate before being referred on to the Endocrinology Team in Leeds for further management. This usually includes surgery. Patients with thyroid cancer are looked after jointly by the Endocrinology Team in Harrogate and the Oncology Team in Leeds.

Endocrinology clinics

Dr Hammond, Dr Maguire and Dr Min run general clinics where patients with endocrinology problems are seen. Dr Hammond and Dr Ray run an antenatal clinic with the obstetricians for pregnant women with endocrine disease. Dr Hammond is the endocrinology lead for the regional gender identity service in Leeds, and has a monthly clinic in Harrogate for transgender patients.